In Memory

McDUFF GILLIS, Charles William "Chuck" - 43, Halifax, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2007, in the VG Site, QEII, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Fredericton, N.B., on November 12, 1963, Charles was the son of Joseph and Alexina (Jordan) Gillis. Throughout his life, he was a successful make-up artist, who had a natural flare for this passion. Affectionately known as "Chuck", he will forever be remembered for his love of photography, and as being the entertainer who had a huge heart. He deeply loved his family, and he was special to all who loved him. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten by his husband, William "Billy" McDuff Gillis; his parents, Joseph and Alexina Gillis, Sydney; brother, Joseph (Darlene), Orleans, Ont.; sisters, Mary Trites (Larry), Moncton, N.B.; Kathy Belanger (Alain), Orleans, Ont.; and Jo-Ann Haffey (Wayne), Milton, Ont.; as well as nieces, Patti, Jennifer, and Melanie; nephews, Tony and Gregg, and great-niece, Morgan "Goona". His memory will be treasured by his special friends, Priscilla, Trudy, Darrin, Kieran, Neon, Trash, and many others, too numerous to mention. By request, cremation has taken place under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Rd., Spryfield, (477-5601), where a celebration of life in memory of Chuck will be held on Tuesday, February 13, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Canon David Fletcher presiding. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences may be sent to: wfh2005@ns.sympatico.ca